Recent Obituaries

Jul 29, 2025

Shirley F. Burks, 89 of Meridian passed away July 29, 2025.

Jul 27, 2025

Wilma Charlene Daniels, 90, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home. She was born on February 2, 1935, in Brigham City, Utah, to Archie Russell Stowell and Wilma Schofield Stowell. She grew up in Las Vegas and Fernly, Nevada.  

Charlene was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings throughout...

Jul 24, 2025

Tina L. Terry passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, Thursday July 24, 2025, after a courageous 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Tina was born to Roy Holt and Norma Bryan on October 16, 1966, in Concord California. After a few years of moving around her family settled in Idaho and Tina grew up in Kuna,...

Jul 24, 2025

David B. Norman

David B. Norman, 86, a resident of Boise, passed away July 24, 2025, in Boise.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.

Jul 23, 2025

Charles “Hardy” Hardin Howard, 58, of Boise, Idaho, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 23, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1966, in Wasco, California, to his parents, Betty and Charlie Howard.

Hardy grew up in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from Borah High School. Shortly after, at the age of 21, he joined the United States Air Force,...

Jul 23, 2025

George Thomas Sinclair Jr., born on April 13, 1940, in Haverford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 23, 2025. 

He graduated from Msgr Bonner High School and went on to attend Villanova University, where he earned a B.S. in Economics with a major in Accounting. He also completed two years of coursework in Mechanical Engineering.

He was a keen...

Jul 22, 2025

RICHARD PAUL HANSEN

Richard Paul Hansen passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025 while residing in Meadowview Assisted Living in Emmett, Idaho. He died of natural causes at the age of 97 years.

Richard was born in Beloit, Kansas on August 21, 1927 to Herman Hansen and Marian (Long) Hansen. His parents were divorced when Richard was 2, and he and his...

Jul 21, 2025

Connie Price, age 63, of Bremerton, Washington and Boise, Idaho passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Connie’s strength, humor, and generosity touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Born on October 5, 1961, in Bremerton, Connie was a woman of remarkable versatility and determination. Over the...

Jul 21, 2025

Marilyn Rae Wisely (Marchbanks), 84, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, just ten days shy of her 85th birthday—a celebration she was eagerly anticipating.

Marilyn was born on July 31, 1940, in Nampa, Idaho, to Marion and Velma Marchbanks. She was raised on her parents’ farm in the Deer Flat...

Jul 21, 2025

Andrea "Andi" Lynn Franciosa, 75, of Boise, passed away July 22, 2025. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. 

Jul 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Henrik “Hank” Bech Jacobsen, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, dedicated brother, uncle, and cherished friend, who left this world on the 21st of July at the age of 81.

He was the kind of father who never missed a game, a school event, or a family meal. His...

Jul 20, 2025

Arlen Ernest Johnson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at St. Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho, surrounded by family. He was born May 3, 1931 in Seattle, Washington to Albert Ernest and Ella Mae (Murch) Johnson.

Arlen graduated from Franklin High, Seattle, Washington in 1949. From there he enlisted in the United States Air Force in November 1950...

Jul 20, 2025

Arden Dale Drake, aged 96, passed away peacefully at Overland Court in Boise, Idaho on July 20th, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 pm noon, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge, 325 S. 3rd W. St. in Mountain Home. A private committal will take place at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home.

Arden...

Jul 20, 2025

Kristjahn Gulbranson, 69 of Garden City passed away July 20, 2025.

Jul 19, 2025

Wayne was born in Vancouver, Washington, in March 1932. He was the only son of Vernon and Edith McIrvin, and grew up with three sisters: Shirley, Carolyn and Judy. In 1946, the family moved to a ranch in the rural Aladdin/Northport (NE) area of Washington State. He helped his father raise cattle and horses, and also pitched in to log...

Jul 19, 2025

Jerry Dan Willoughby, 87, of Eagle, Idaho, formerly of, Kimberly, Idaho passed away July 19, 2025.

Jerry was born January 20, 1938, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, while his mom, dad and sister were visiting family. He grew up on a farm south of Kimberly, Idaho, hunting pheasants, fishing and helping his dad farm.

He was an athlete in High School playing football,...

Jul 18, 2025

Jul 17, 2025

Govind Samy Naicker, born on February 25, 1933, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. He was 92 years old.

Govind's life was marked by deep devotion to his family, a love for community, and a steadfast faith.

Born in Fiji Islands he eventually made his home in Idaho, where he became a cherished presence among those who knew...

Jul 17, 2025

Evelyn Edgley Nuffer, 85, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of July17, 2025 in Nampa, Idaho. She was born to Phenoi H. and Ona Crockett Edgley on October25, 1939 in Preston, Idaho, the third of five children. During her teen years she was involved in dance, baton corps, choir, student government, and drama. She graduated from BYU with...

Jul 17, 2025

Henry Matthew Jones "Matt", age 76, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by family who cherished him deeply. He fought a courageous 4 1/2 year battle with prostate cancer. A proud Navy veteran, ambitious hunter who loved the outdoors, dedicated engineer, lifelong learner, and loving husband, Matt lived a life marked by service, purpose, and quiet strength.

Born on...